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Huy Sinh Ngo

Architecture professor

Education

  • M.Arch., architecture, Texas Tech University
  • B.Arch., architecture, Texas Tech University

Credentials

Teaching experience

  • Professor of architecture, 1998–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  • Adjunct professor of architecture, 1992–1998, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
  • Visiting professor, Fall 1996, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  • Visiting professor, Fall 1997, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI

Professional experience

  • Principal investigator, 1996–1998, Cones Developments and TTU Community Design Center, Bahamas Island Development, Cave Cay, The Bahamas
    Designed for a self-sustainable community on an isolated island. After six months, first phase staff housing quarters were completed. Phase 2 was a marina. Phase 3 was guest lodging and bungalows. Phase 4 was an air strip with fuel depot. Self-sustaining issues addressed such things as use of shipping containers, solar and wind energy, photo voltaic, and conversion of sea water to potable water.
  • Principal investigator, 1995–1996, National Parks Foundation, Department of the Interior, Big Bend National Park, TX
    Worked on the design, development, and unique construction documents of self-sustainable housing prototype for park ranger housing. Three houses were developed. The sustainable materials were climatically sound, energy efficient, and friendly to the environment. The research done on the park and sustainable building materials and systems was edited in a publication called Sustainable Housing Guidelines for Big Bend National Park.
  • Principal investigator, 1991–1992, dynamic envelope, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
    Developed building design strategies that incorporated the dynamic response of an exterior envelope to provide heating, cooling, and lighting in building.
  • Research assistant, 1989–1991, E.R.A.P. #294: Highly Compact Building Forms and a Minimized Climate Exposure, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
    Performed computer modeling and simulation of various energy-responsive design concepts on computers using DOE2 to determine their energy performance. Supervised two graduate students in the production and presentation of energy-related data, analysis, and report. Supervised Energy Simulation Lab by overseeing the computer lab, computer hardware, and software specifically developed for this research.

Awards, recognitions, and honors

  • Education Excellence Award, CBETA, 2005
  • Educator of the Year, Bentley Award Excellence, 2003
  • Foundation Scholastic Awards, AIA, 1988
  • Kelly Vrooman Award, Texas Architectural Foundation, 1987

Organizations

  • Associate American Institute of Architects
  • Association of Computer Aided Design in Architecture
  • Association of Collegiate School of Architecture

Publications and presentations

Presentations

  • "Digital Technology in Architecture." Organized and moderated panel at ACSA-COAIT, March 2006.
  • Conference planning team for Beginning Student Design Conference, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, March 2006.
  • Conference site chair, ACADIA 2005, SCAD Smart Architecture Conference, Savannah, GA, Oct. 2005.
  • Presented on the SE Regional ACSA Faculty Jury Critique Exchange, ACSA South East Regional Conference, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, Oct. 2005.
  • Juried 2005 Possible Futures III Competition, Miami, April 2005.
  • Juried for Bentley Design Excellence Award, June 2004.
  • "COAIT." Technology session chair at ACSA National Annual Meeting, March 2004.
  • "Technology in Design Education." Panel moderator at ACSA Annual Conference, Louisville, Nov. 2003.
  • "Electronic Design Integration at the Savannah College of Art and Design." Presented at ACSA Annual Conference, Louisville, March 2003.
  • "CAD Education, A Comprehensive Teaching Model for Project-Centric CAD." Paper presented at CAD Educator Forum, Baltimore, June 2001.
  • "CAD Education, A Comprehensive Teaching Model for Project-Centric CAD." Paper presented at AEC International Conference, Chicago, April 2001.
  • "The Lego Concepts: Energy Efficiency Gets Elementary." Presented at Regional Renewable Energy Efficiency Conference Proceedings, Perth, Australia, Sept. 1999.
  • "Sustainable Modular Classroom Design." Paper presented at International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, Perth, Australia, April 1999.
  • "Transportability with Sustainability." Paper presented with co-author David Driskill at Texas Society of Architect, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, Aug. 1998.
  • "Energy Gets Elementary." Paper presented at ACEEE: American Council on Energy-Efficiency Economy, Pacific Grove, CA, June 1998.
  • "Comprehensive Model for Integrating CAD and Internet Technology Into an Architectural Design Studio." Paper presented at Microstation Forums, Austin, TX, March 1997.
  • "A Synergistic Approach to the Design of Energy-Efficiency Buildings." Presented at ISES 1997: Solar Building Design World Congress, Taejon, South Korea, July 1997.
  • "Sustainable Transportable Modular Classroom." Paper presented with co-author Glenn Hill at Portable Architecture International Conference, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK, March 1997.
  • "Sustainable Portable Housing, Cave Cay Bahamas." Paper presented with co-author Glenn Hill at Portable Architecture International Conference, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK, Jan. 1997.